Locanda di Castelvecchio

City of
Verona

Marte van Liere

Meet Marte van Liere, a “modernday hippie” operating from the heart of the Netherlands, whose middlename might as well be “wanderlust”.

The historic centre of Verona is beautifully preserved, and as the sun sets there are a number of romantic walks with spectacular views. Across the water from the town centre, follow a footpath down from the Teatro Romano through a grove of cypress trees that eventually comes out in front of Castel San Pietro, which has panoramic views over the city. Alternatively, follow the Lungadige Panvinio, an embankment walk that follows the Adige river from the Garibaldi Bridge right up to the medieval Castel Vecchio.

Finish your evening at Locanda di Castelvecchio, just opposite the city‚s castle and one of Verona‚s gourmet restaurants to choose from. Reserve a table in a cosy wood-panelled alcove, begin with a traditional Veneto “pasta e fagioli” soup, order a bottle of Amarone wine, then feast off the speciality roast meats served from a carvery trolley.